# Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy

> This section is gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy: how to define them, write the CAPS formulae, and calculate E_P, E_K and mechanical energy as their sum. Full conservation of…

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### What will I learn in "Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy"?

This section covers Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy as part of Energy in Grade 10 Physical Sciences. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

### Is this section aligned with the CAPS curriculum?

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